Post-Award Accountant

The Network of the National Library of Medicine, Regional Medical Library (NNLM, Region
1), housed at The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HSHSL) seeks a dedicated and detail orientated Post-Award Accountant to manage and analyze the NNLM Region 1 and NNLM Web Services Office budgets of federal awards and subawards. This is a full-time grant funded staff position. This position assists the Region 1 and NWSO staff, reporting to the Region 1 Executive Director.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine, Regional Medical Library (NNLM, Region
1), housed at The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HSHSL), provides funding, health information outreach and education for the following states in alignment with the National Library of Medicine (NLM) strategic plan: DC, DE, KY, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA, and WV.

This is a fixed-term contractual (
Contingent II
) position scheduled to work 40 hours per week and may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. This is a term-limited position funded through a 5-year cooperative agreement with the National Library of Medicine. Funding for the position is available through April 30, 2027. The successful candidate will join a team in Year 5 of the current agreement, with library leadership planning a competitive proposal for a future cooperative agreement.

The Post-Award Accountant plays a key role in the financial management of the grants, responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on grant budgets, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with program directors and other staff to ensure successful fiscal management of grant-funded projects.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs;

limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB and HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence by embracing our core values. The HSHSL welcomes applications from all backgrounds including underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.

The HSHSL provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary research and interprofessional opportunities.

• Develop and maintain accounts using general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to ensure accuracy and timely statements relating to post-award management and administration.
• Administer and maintain assigned post-award accounts to verify accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures, and GAAP standards. Reviews terms and conditions of simple grants &/or contracts and seek clarifying questions as necessary. Prepare documents for submission reports and follow-up statements. Completes reconciliation of accounts. Manage…